Travelon Backpack

First off, it’s beautiful. I love the color, pattern and fabric quality. The zipper pulls all have a corresponding loop to “lock” into. This was an excellent bag to take on the plane. Not too big, but has a spot for everything I needed. Water bottle, snacks, book, wallet, personal items and even my travel blanket. Absolutely perfect!

This backpack holds a lot, including iPad, phone, passport, wallet, small hair brush and a water bottle in the side pocket of which there are two, one on each side. The straps don't slide off, which has been a problem with other backpacks I have tried. It has safety features for securing the zippers on the top. I ordered it in blue and I used it on transatlantic flights. It fits nicely under the seat in front.

Pros: After putting several relatively heavy items (full metal water bottle, etc.), I found the that straps did not hurt my shoulders. I used this bag daily for 12 consecutive days when I travelled to Europe. The bag maintained it's quality. Zippers worked and had the option of being clipped to a hook which is attached to bag for added security. I was pleasantly surprised to find a mini light attached to the clip for the key. Cons: I would prefer to have the pockets for ID, etc. and the clip for a key? inside the main compartment instead of the outer pouch. Overall, it is a good, sturdy bag and I'm pleased with my purchase.

Just took this bag for seven weeks to Ecuador. I loved nearly everything about it, and nothing was a deal-breaker. It was the perfect daybag size. It was durable and the finish, which has a slight sheen (I got the pewter) was a nice color and repelled dirt well. It was easy to access the main compartment due to the "C" shaped zipper opening. The side pocket perfectly fit a tall Camelbak water bottle without worry of it falling out. (It could actually fit a bottle slightly wider). If I could change anything: - Add a breathable back panel. - I personally didn't use the "credit card" pockets inside the lower outside zip pocket at all. I felt it put them in too vulnerable a spot, but that's just me. - the mesh pocket within the other side pocket tended to get caught in the outside zipper unless you were very careful. I liked the mesh pocket, and I'm not sure how to change it to avoid catching, but it was a nuisance. - I'm not sure how tall someone would need to be to utilize all of what I thought were the very long shoulder straps. Luckily the straps came with elastic bands so that the extra could be folded up, but I still feel like they were too long. - I would have made the pocket on the inside back (below the zippered compartment) a little deeper. Things tended to fall out of it.

Used as travel and day bag for 1 week in Spain. This was perfectly sized for my 5’4” frame. I’m usually the one carrying itinerary and small travel books so this was an exceptional solid purchase for my one week family trip to Spain. Compact design but not too small. Very roomy - stuffed my lightweight down jacket with rest of my stuff! It had the right amount of compartments inside and outside and the clamps and zippers were very secure (knock wood) as I was opening and closing every lock and zipper numerous times throughout our active vacation. Zippers didn’t split or snag. Hook closures were easy to open and close by me. My metal 20oz water bottle was so secure and the side panel was actually able to zip around it fully so it wouldn’t fall out. Am thrilled that I snagged two of these and grateful it worked extremely well!! Definitely recommend. I’m not a paid reviewer!